Sandakan, Malaysia is the second largest city in Sabah, East Malaysia. It was the former capital of British North Borneo and is known as the ecotourism gateway to Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, the Rainforest Discovery Centre, Turtle Islands Park, Kinabatangan River, and Gomantong Caves. The natural beauty is not the only thing in Sandakan though. The area is also known as the location of a World War II Japanese airfield, constructed through forced labor of 6,000 Javanese civilians and Allied prisoners of war. Attractions you will not want to miss include the Sandakan Prison Camp Memorial and the Agnes Newton Keith Home.

Cheap flights can be obtained several ways. One of the best ways to get cheap flights is to get tickets during the off-peak season. Package deals are also a great way to save. You can get great discounts when you book a hotel and a flight together. Another way to save money is to fly there during the middle of the week because weekend flights on average cost more. You should also check whether any airlines are running special deals. Many of them do, especially the lesser-known ones.

Airports Serving Sandakan, Malaysia

Sandakan Airport (SDK) is a domestic airport that serves Sandakan City, and is located about 13 km from Sandakan proper. That means that you cannot get a direct flight to there from an international destination. It is owned by the Government of Malaysia, and its operations are handled by Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.